Does anyone want this F$¥€ing Capri I'm selling.

[timfromull]

I understand why you find it so frustrating, but it IS mostly tongue in cheek, there really isn`t a queue to buy this vehicle.
I`m surprised you`ve not sold yours yet, If I didn`t have a car, I would seriously look at yours, it`s a lovely example. But that`s the problem - everyone on here already has a Capri, (hence nobodies buying Glynn`s or indeed yours) Ironically, this may NOT be the best place to sell your car, for that very reason.
Good luck with it anyway!
Steve[/quote]

in a nutshell ................

[MS Injection]

you are what genuine classic car enthusiast call tyre kickers. After cheap rubbish, then finding it is to far gone, to do anything to it.

That might go a little far and is a bit harsh and judgmental. It is just a bit of messing about.

I do not know how many here profess to be classic car enthusiasts, I do't hold myself out as that - I just really like Capris. Glyn no doubt will speak for himself but I believe he has restored cars before and I am sure he has his reasons for not completing this one. Also, if a buyer is on a smaller budget and can do work themselves, it is probably not a surprise to see more interest in an unfinished car (look at the NEC thread - the red mk3 there was bought for £1,200 as a bit of a wreck and has undergone nut and blot restoration).

Technically speaking, a tyre kicker is a person that appears to show interest in buying a car but wastes your time and never buys it rather than a person that maintains they are a classic enthusiast but buys a car and gives up on restoring it.

Maybe you have experienced that, in which case it might be an idea to reconsider where you have the car listed. As Steve says, a Capri forum where many people already own a Capri or 2 is not necessarily the best place. Try http://www.carandclassic.co.uk etc. I believe it is free to advertise.

Good luck with the sale, I hope you find a buyer soon.

[Andrew 2.8i]

this may NOT be the best place to sell your car, for that very reason.

Hi,

It's worth advertising on here, but no-one should put all their eggs in one basket.

There is also Capri Power, Ebay classifieds/ auction, Autotrader, Gumtree, Pistonheads, specialised classic car websites, local newspaper, local free ads paper.......the list goes on and on.
If I was selling a car, I would want as many potential buyers as possible to see it.

Andrew.

[pbar]

do some of you people realize what you are saying? you would sooner look at a pile of crap,
than a car posted as very nice condition...

Nope, never said that. What's being said is that it's refreshing that someone is being so honest about the condition that their car for sale is in.

[Fordoholic Nick]

you really are buying a proper shed!

this may NOT be the best place to sell, for that very reason.

Hmmm Glyn is trying to sell a shed on a capri forum...hmmm...maybe this is the problem

[Andrew 2.8i]

Glyn is trying to sell a shed on a capri forum

I was about to ask if the price included some creosote!

[Fordoholic Nick]

I was about to ask if the price included some creosote!

Peers.dup
I find your remarks in rather poor taste

...surely Ronseal is better...it does exactly what it says on the tin. Cant believe how many boy racers are on this forum

All the best

Nick

[Andrew 2.8i]

I cant believe how many boy racers are on this forum

I was thinking the same when I couldn't keep up with you on the way to Brooklands!

Andrew.

[Overdrive]

My offer still stands a small dog and a block of cheese go on you know you want to

[Terra-Kotta]

It's a capri. Its a capri forum. Will someone buy the car please of there will be one less capri in the world come February. Want it gone.

[Tamworthbay]

My offer stands

[Ewanrout]

Was slightly looking for another Capri to serve as parts donor for my current project, where are you at and how much are you looking for?
Kind regards
Ewan

[coreygun]

any actual details on the car, perhaps an image or two? location?

[Overdrive]

Hi all it is a 1986/87 (D)1.6 laser in burgandy red (it hasnt fadded) it starts runs and drives well it has a couple of scabby bits the rear arch and front valence but is a compleat car with all its original parts except the radio has a new cd headunit needs a little tlc it has no mot at the moment but has not log run out was in use last year it is now taking space and needs to go asap this would make a good project car for someone.I have stepped in to sell as the sierra has gone for some reason this stuppid tablet I have wont let me load pictures at the moment so bear with me the car will be on fleebay next week but I will offer it on here first .You can buy a half stripped car out of a farmers field for over a grand at the moment so I am looking for £1200 any more info please pm me and I will get back to you

[stevemarl]

Il throw in the catastrophic fail sheet for piece of mind that you really are buying a proper shed!

This car does need extensive welding to front inner sills and A panels. Rear sills and offside rear floor. Near side front chassis leg. Offside and nearside rear inner sills, seat belt anchors . Near side rear spring hanger corroded.

Needs front wheel bearings. Steering rack and brake imbalance needs attention.

Is this the same car?

[sheff]

Il throw in the catastrophic fail sheet for piece of mind that you really are buying a proper shed!

This car does need extensive welding to front inner sills and A panels. Rear sills and offside rear floor. Near side front chassis leg. Offside and nearside rear inner sills, seat belt anchors . Near side rear spring hanger corroded.

Needs front wheel bearings. Steering rack and brake imbalance needs attention.

Is this the same car?

Surely its not the same car
If it is, the sales technique has certainly improved. Someone must have spent their misspent youth watching a lot of Minder

[Andrew 2.8i]

It'll be interesting to see what price it will reach on The Bay.
Andrew.

[Overdrive]

Yes this is the same car it was driven from bristol to our unit not via any mot testing stations you can have the document ref and check if you like when he posted this it wasnt a good week for glyn I have inspected the car and have 25 years of dealing with these you can belive me or not I not really worried you can inspect the car I have nothing to hide I have seen people pay alot more money on here for alot worse buy it dont buy it

[pbar]

I just don't understand how a car can be described in one extreme and then all of a sudden not be so bad? Both parties apparently have a great deal of Capri experience, so which one has been less than accurate and why?! I'm not casting aspersions, I just don't understand.

[Tamworthbay]

I spoke to him on the phone about it way back in September. He described a lot of rot and in some tricky to fix places. Certainly not impossible for someone who knows what they are doing but nor did it sound like a 'fixer upper'.